New Seasons Market is opening a Woodstock location next year, and the grocery store could have serious implications for the neighborhood, including increased traffic and higher home values.

Becky Luening, head of the Woodstock neighborhood, said it's been hard for neighbors to grapple with the effect New Seasons will have on their neighborhood.

"It's not easy for people to swallow," she said, "but New Seasons is bending over backwards to mitigate concerns."

It's been a couple of months since we broke the story about the grocer's plans for a Woodstock location, and we figured it was time to check in with the neighborhood and New Seasons.

What will construction mean for the new mural on the west wall of Red Fox Vintage?

Woodstock was celebrating the completion of a mural that took longer to plan and complete than expected when New Seasons announced plans to construct a new store -- right next to the mural.

Construction is going to block the new artwork, but the company has already met with the neighborhood association to come up with a plan to reproduce the mural somewhere else at the store's expense.

Becky Luening, the head of the neighborhood association, said the two main options are the east side of Red Fox Vintage or the west wall of the New Seasons. The latter might be more practical, she said, because the artist could paint the mural on panels in her own studio, rather than having to work outside.

Will there be any flashing lights or other traffic control features at the garage entrance on Southeast Martins Street?

Yes. New Seasons spokesman Lee Collinge said there will be visual and auditory signals at the garage entrance. It's a requirement that protects pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers, he said.

The New Seasons on Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard has similar features, he said, and the company has found that they aren't disruptive.

What will the new store look like?

Take a look at the photo gallery! The 25,000-square-foot store will have three levels: Underground parking for 56 cars, the street-level store and rooftop features, including a semi-closing dining area, according to a release from the grocer.

The store plans to decorate the garage with bright lights and artwork, Collinge said. The company has reached out to immediate neighbors for input on what the back and west side of the store should look like, he said.

What's the timeline for development?

Demolition is scheduled to begin in July, and the store is expected to open in late summer 2015. Collinge said development is on schedule.

How can I share my opinion?

If you'd like to provide input on the design, contact Don Forrest, the Director of Development, via email.

Questions?

If you have other questions for New Seasons, the neighborhood association or other parties involved, please post in the comments section below.